We are pleased to share the ten selections for the 2024 Novel Excerpt Contest shortlist. These ten terrific excerpts are now in the hands of guest judge Tania James, who will select her top three winners. Congratulations to all of our shortlisters, and a heartfelt thank you to every one of our wonderful submitters. You make this decision difficult each and every year!
“FAT CAT” by Nathan Dixon
“BORN OF A MILLION GIRLS” by Inyene Ekanem
“The Zoo of Exotic Horrors” by Sam Hedges
“I Trust Her Completely” by Christine Henneberg
“In the Clinch” by Tom Houseman
“Among the Influencers” by David McKenna
“Simmer Dim”by Imogen Osborne
“WONDERFUL” by Candi Sary
“A People, Scattered” by Seth Shapiro
“The Translated City” by Stephanie Y. Tam